E-Bike CITY BIKE, Original Operating Manual

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Before the first ride
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Before the first ride
The correct setting of the bike is essential for safety, performance and
comfort while riding. Making changes to your bike for a correct setting of
the bike that matches your body and driving conditions requires
experience, expertise and special tools. Always have the bike settings
handled by a specialist if you don’t have any knowledge yourself. If you
even have experience, expertise and tools yourself, then have your work
checked by a professional before riding.
Check the size of the bicycle
WARNING
Possible to fall off the bike due to a loss of control
from an incorrect bike size.
Serious injuries may be the consequence.
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Make sure that the bike size matches your body
size.
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Do not ride a bike that does not match your body
size.
Determine the distance between the top tube of your bike and your
crotch when you stand with your feet slightly apart above the top tube of
your bike.
For a bike you ride only on paved surfaces and never off-road, this
distance should be at least 5 centimetres.
For a bike you ride on unpaved surfaces, this distance should be at least
7.5 centimetres. For a mountain bike with which you ride on difficult
terrain, this distance should be at least 10 centimetres.
Proceed as follows to determine the clearance:
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Stand astride the top tube with your feet apart directly behind the
saddle of your bike, and do this while wearing the shoes that you will
also be wearing when cycling.